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Ceremonial DaggerA3824

Ceremonial wooden dagger in the shape of a wedge with a cylindrical handle. Top of handle is bulbous in shape and has two carved Dzunuk'wa heads on the end. Dzunuk'wa has prominent eye brown ridges, pursed lips, and deep inset cheeks. Worn edges are accented in red.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SkirtA4123

Skirt (or mat?). Elongated, wovan rectangular piece. Long strands of light-coloured cedar bark twined together with evenly-spaced horizontal rows of stiffer bark. Hemmed along top edge, cut along bottom edge.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ApronA4124

Apron consisting of two pieces of woven cedar on a braided strap. Each piece of woven cedar is made with twined weaving and has a long fringe hanging below. The wefts and waist band are woven from harder bark.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShellA2177

Large blue-green abalone shell.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
abalone shell
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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